Posted by in New York on 09 1st, 2010 | No Comments
Cops Catch Multi-State Toys "R" Us Crime Syndicate
Cops Catch Multi-State Toys "R" Us Crime Syndicate
The Crime Syndicate Of America! Four NYC men were arrested after being caught on a multi-state video game stealing binge in several East Coast Toys “R” Us stores. It’s nice to know some criminals still respect this city enough to pursue their crime spree dreams elsewhere. Rodney McCreary,...
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Posted by in New York on 08 25th, 2010 | No Comments
Russell Simmons Unveils "Coexist" Banner Near Ground Zero
Russell Simmons Unveils "Coexist" Banner Near Ground Zero
Russell Simmons tells us to “coexist” (Mary Altaffer/AP) Russell Simmons is a real Renaissance man: he was the co-founder of the Def Jam label, he’s tried to clean up rap lyrics , and he’s mentored Ashley Dupre. And now he’s literally unveiled a message of peaceful coexistence...
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Posted by in New York on 08 24th, 2010 | No Comments
How’s Everyone’s Waffle Day Going?
How’s Everyone’s Waffle Day Going?
              As we all know, today is National Waffle Day ! The kind of holiday that only Homer J. Simpson would celebrate—well, him and the Wafels & Dinges set. Today the Belgian waffle truck celebrated by giving out free waffles to those who handed over...
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Posted by in New York on 08 22nd, 2010 | No Comments
SI Woman Killed By Out-Of-Control Livery Car
SI Woman Killed By Out-Of-Control Livery Car
Around 7 a.m., a Staten Island woman standing a block away from her home was fatally struck by an out-of-control livery car. The Staten Island Advance reports, “Sylvie Cameron, 48, was standing at the intersection of Vanderbilt and Tompkins avenues… when the 66-year-old driver of a Clifton...
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Posted by in New York on 08 21st, 2010 | No Comments
Police Investigating Another Staten Island Bias Attack
Police Investigating Another Staten Island Bias Attack
According to NY1 , police are looking into another possible bias attack that took place last night in Staten Island. The beating took place near 190 Burgher Avenue, across town from Port Richmond, where most of the bias attacks have taken place. One resident said, “I think it’s outrageous,...
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Posted by in New York on 08 19th, 2010 | No Comments
Archbishop Dolan: I Can Mediate "Ground Zero" Mosque Talks
Archbishop Dolan: I Can Mediate "Ground Zero" Mosque Talks
Dolan last year , during his installation ceremony (AP) As if the debate over whether a mosque and community center should be built two blocks from the World Trade Center site needed another player: Archbishop Timothy Dolan has offered to mediate a discussion between the government and the Park 51 developers...
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Posted by in New York on 08 18th, 2010 | No Comments
Staten Island 9/11 Memorial Vandalized (AGAIN!)
Staten Island 9/11 Memorial Vandalized (AGAIN!)
A damaged “Postcard” (WCBS 2) Sigh. Someone vandalized the 9/11 Memorial, Postcards , on Staten Island. Five of the plaques—which feature profiles of the victims as well as their names— were damaged , but Staten Island Borough President James Molinaro said that new ones will...
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Posted by in New York on 08 17th, 2010 | No Comments
Juggalos Throw "Full Beer Can" At Method Man
Juggalos Throw "Full Beer Can" At Method Man
We didn’t much mind that attendees at the Gathering of the Juggalos reacted to Tila Tequila’s performance by throwing bottles and “human poop” at the stage, but we’ll be damned if they mess with one of Staten Island’s own celebrities! Method Man and Redman were performing...
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Posted by in New York on 08 17th, 2010 | No Comments
Dancing Bond Trader Allegedly Harassed Women Before
Dancing Bond Trader Allegedly Harassed Women Before
Jessica Franqui The Tullett Prebon bond trader accused of forcefully tangoing with an administrative clerk and then stepping on her breasts has previously been accused of showing up to work drunk and sexually harassing female employees. Victim Jessica Franqui’s lawyer, Barry Weiss, told the Staten...
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Posted by in New York on 08 17th, 2010 | No Comments
Next Year: Reach Williamsburg By Water
Next Year: Reach Williamsburg By Water
Photo via chschulz’s flickr The L train is so over , and soon Williamsburg locals may have another means of transport: the high seas! Or, the East River. According to the NY Post , the city has issued a request for proposals for a Williamsburg ferry landing. This could bring city and privately...
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